Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen all belong to the second period. Describe why nitrogen’s…

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Problem

Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen all belong to the second period. Describe why nitrogen’s electronegativity is higher than that of carbon but lower than that of oxygen.

Related theory

Electron gain enthalpy and electronegativity
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Periodic Trends in Physical Properties

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